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A satellite travels around the Sun in an elliptical orbit as shown. As the satellite travels from point X to point Y. which of the following is true about its speed and angular momentum?

Speed Angular Momentum
(A) Remains constant  Remains constant
(B) Increases  Increases
(C) Decreases Decreases
(D) Increases  Remains constant
(E) Decreases  Remains constant

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Correct option (D) Increases Remains constant

Kepler’s second law (Law of areas) is based on conservation of angular momentum, which remains constant. In order for angular momentum to remain constant, as the satellite approaches the sun, its speed increases.

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